Essential Eight Maturity Uplift
We assess, prioritise and lift your security posture across all eight ACSC mitigation strategies.
All 8 strategies covered
These mitigation strategies are the baseline for protecting your organisation against cyber threats. Pinnacle IT guides you through implementation and maturity uplift for each one.
🛡 1. Application Control
Restrict the execution of executables, software libraries, scripts and installers to an approved set.
🔄 2. Patch Applications
Patch vulnerabilities in third-party applications (Adobe, Java, browsers) within 48 hours for high-risk flaws.
⚙ 3. Configure Office Macros
Block macros from the internet and only allow vetted macros from trusted locations.
🔧 4. Application Hardening
Harden applications (disable Flash, remove unnecessary features) to reduce attack surface.
👤 5. Restrict Admin Privileges
Apply least privilege. Separate admin and user accounts, use Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs).
💻 6. Patch Operating Systems
Patch OS vulnerabilities within 48 hours for high-risk flaws to prevent exploitation.
🔑 7. Multi-Factor Authentication
Enforce MFA for all users (including admins) for remote access, VPN and critical applications.
💾 8. Daily Backups
Perform and test daily backups of essential data, stored offline or in an immutable format.